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Emerald City Coffee

November 5, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: Handwashing Signage A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. - - - • NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA FRONT SERVING AREA. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQUIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE A STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005 -NO CITATION ISSUED AFTER LOOKING FOR THERMOMETER IN QUESTION OWNER LOCATED ITEM.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: BROKEN HANDLE AT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN THE COFFEE SERVING AREA BY INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE,MUST REPLACE.ALSO BROKEN RUBBER AT SAME DOOR OF THE SAME UNIT AND LOCATION,REPLACE - -
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE COUNTER AT FRONT COFFEE AREA WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP.FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE OWNER'S OFFICE,CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" FROM FLOORS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVING/COFFEE AREA.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, MUST PROVIDE. -
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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Compared with Pass on December 13, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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